clearheaded

[kleer-hed-id]

adjective

1. having or showing an alert mind.

Other Word Forms

• clearheadedly adverb
• clearheadedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of clearheaded¹

First recorded in 1700–10; clear + head ( def. ) + -ed ³ ( def. )

Example Sentences

That depression “was different and hit much harder. I couldn’t organize my thoughts or think straight,” he says, adding that it’s only now that he feels more “clearheaded.”

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In Chay Yew’s clearheaded production, with an excellent cast, the touching opera had little trouble making its impact at the performance on Saturday evening.

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“I’ve never felt stronger or more clearheaded about my priorities and mission.”

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But her particular perspective — at once clearheaded, thoughtful, vulnerable and open to desire — comes through.

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I profusely thanked them, but am glad my friend who was with me was more clearheaded and offered them a cash tip.

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